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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,252 and 752,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,252 and 752,562 is: 1,136,672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,252 : 752,562 = 752,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,252/752,562 = 752,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,252x = 752,562 × 752,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,252x = 566,349,563,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,349,563,844/498,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,672.94

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